Train passengers urged to check in on board

Train passengers are being asked to check in online when they get on board.

ScotRail has been asked by the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland to trial a new NHS Test and Protect check in Scotland QR code system for eight weeks on its inter city trains.

If the eight-week trial is a success, it will be rolled out to the rest of the routes, including those through Renfrewshire.

The Check-In Scotland system asks for personal data from passengers, including their name, email address and contact telephone number which would be used by NHS Test and Protect to get in touch with close contact of a person who tests positive for Covid-19.

It is a similar system to those in place in many bars, cafes and restaurants.

It’s not mandatory to check in, but the operator is encouraging every customer who can, to do so to help NHS Test and Protect to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Mark O’Mailley, ScotRail customer experience strategy manager, said:“Since the first lockdown in March 2020, ScotRail has been helping to keep the country moving by providing key workers with transport so they can continue their life saving duties in hospitals, care homes and the like.

“We are delighted to have been asked by the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland to trial a new system which could have a major impact on preventing the spread of coronavirus.

“We are hugely supportive of these efforts and would encourage our customers to participate.”